Eating vegan is an effective and powerful way to take control of your health. Well-balanced plant-based meals support a lifetime of good health and provide you with protection against many diseases that affect the Latino community, including four of the biggest killers: heart disease, cancer, strokes, and diabetes. I'm beyond honored to have been interviewed... Continue Reading →
A Day in the Life of a Family Doc
Name: Maritza Baez Home city/ country: Buffalo, NY USA Current Occupation: Family Physician Time I wake up: 5:30am First thing I do in the morning: Brush my teeth My typical breakfast: water, plain non-dairy yogurt with fresh organic fruit & gluten-free multigrain cereal on top Here's what my morning commute is like: 20 minutes. Half of it is on... Continue Reading →
Annual Check-ups Matter
Seeing your family doctor for an annual checkup is important for several reasons. First of all, it gives your doctor the chance to perform and arrange for health screenings appropriate to your age and circumstances. Screening tests may include blood pressure screening, a cholesterol test, a mammogram to check for breast cancer, a colonoscopy to... Continue Reading →